• NATO Defence Ministers conclude meeting, focus on defence spending and support for Ukraine
• NATO launches 2025 mural competition

14 February 2025

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NATO Defence Ministers conclude meeting, focus on defence spending and support for Ukraine

NATO Defence Ministers conclude meeting, focus on defence spending and support for Ukraine

Defence Ministers from NATO nations concluded their meeting in Brussels on 13 February 2025, setting the stage for the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague in June. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed his shock and sadness at what appears to have been a deliberate attack in Munich, where many people were injured.

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NATO Defence Ministers to address defence spending, industrial capacity, support to Ukraine

NATO Defence Ministers to address defence spending, industrial capacity, support to Ukraine

Defence Ministers will meet in Brussels on 13 February 2025 to begin preparations for the NATO Summit in The Hague in June.

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NATO releases policy on Integrated Air and Missile Defence

NATO releases policy on Integrated Air and Missile Defence

NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence Policy governs the protection of Alliance territory, populations and forces against any air or missile threat or attack.

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NATO launches two new multinational air defence initiatives, strengthens existing projects

NATO launches two new multinational air defence initiatives, strengthens existing projects

On 13 February 2025, NATO launched two new multinational High-Visibility initiatives to further enhance the protection of its airspace and strengthen its deterrence and defence. At a signing ceremony held at NATO Headquarters, 15 Allies committed to developing more efficient solutions to lower-level air threats – that is, threats flying below 500 feet/150 meters, which is less than half the height of the Eiffel Tower.

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Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Poland

Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Poland

On 7-8 February 2025, the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, paid a visit to Ukraine. This is the first official foreign visit undertaken in the Chair’s new position. This visit underscores the NATO Military Authorities’ unfettered support to Ukraine.

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NATO launches second annual challenge for women and girls in science

NATO launches second annual challenge for women and girls in science

The NATO Science & Technology Organization (STO) is proud to announce the second edition of its initiative: the NATO STO Women & Girls in Science 2025 (WGS25) challenge. This annual initiative aims to inspire young women to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) by providing a platform for them to share innovative research ideas that impact global security and defence.

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Saving lives together – NATO supports women leaders in science

Saving lives together – NATO supports women leaders in science

NATO’s Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme supports a wide range of activities, including research projects run by high-performing women scientists in leadership positions. NATO SPS helps these leading scientists contribute to the development of scientific research and technologies, partnerships and innovative solutions, with a direct positive impact on security.

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NATO Deputy Secretary General visits Hungary

NATO Deputy Secretary General visits Hungary

Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska travelled to Székesfehérvár, Hungary on 10 February where she participated in a ceremony declaring the Headquarters Multinational Division Centre (HQ MND-C) fully operational.

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Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Ukraine

Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Ukraine

On 07 and 08 February 2025, the Chair of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Cavo Dragone paid a visit to Ukraine. This is the first official foreign visit undertaken in the Chairman’s new position. This visit underscores the NATO Military Authorities’ unfettered support to Ukraine.

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NATO launches 2025 mural competition

NATO launches 2025 mural competition

Are you a young artist from a NATO member country? Would you like to create a mural for the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague, the Netherlands in June? Submit your design for a chance to win a unique opportunity to showcase your talent and creativity.

Enter the NATO Mural Competition

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